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KU08 KZR

2008 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,612 mi
Last recorded155,612 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S8096,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 KZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 155,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 149,121 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column universal joint knocking slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2019 149,070 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column universal joint knocking slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2018 140,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 123,015 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 123,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inneredge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 114,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 98,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 86,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 73,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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KU08 KZR is a 2008 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 96,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 KZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU08 KZR registered?

KU08 KZR is a 2008 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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